EVERCOOL Buffalo and Transformer 4 – Preview
Conclusion
One would think that not much can be said without running actual temperature tests. However, experience has taught me that the opposite is true.
Most heatsinks nowadays generally use a similar combination of copper and aluminum. Copper is used for the base and heatpipes because it is an exceptional conductor of heat; with aluminum for the fins because it dissipates heat way faster than copper. Both materials being relatively inexpensive and easy to come by, make a good combination for this purpose.
Tower designs have also become increasingly popular for their effectiveness. Having a fan or two moving cool air across the aluminum fins towards an exhaust fan at the back (or top) of a case surely helps a great deal in getting rid of the CPU heat quickly.
Evercool Buffalo
Affordable and well designed, the Buffalo offers an exceptionally good value to any budget-minded buyer. The cooling capabilities will far exceed those of the stock cooler and will allow mild to average overclocking. Since you can have all this for around US $20, the Buffalo receives the Great Value award.
Evercool Transformer 4
Reasonably priced with a design that is sure to offer potent cooling, the Transformer 4 will bring with it lower CPU temperatures compared to stock cooling. Its cooling capability will allow average to aggressive overclocking. Available for around US $45, the Transformer 4 receives the Editor’s Choice award.
Leon Hyman
Senior Editor
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